Jan. 8, 2013

Instructor Curtis Busch helps a student during a fitness class at Kosama in Clive. / JOSHUA BOYER/SPECIAL TO JUICE

Written by

Erin Randolph

Special to Juice

It’s time to buckle down and work off that holiday weight. If you’re looking for a gym or a new way to work out, we have you covered. Turn the page for more ideas and to find a gym that fits where you are and what you need.

1. Place for a new deal:

Kosama Clive and West Des Moines, partnered with 7 Flags

Until recently, memberships to Kosama were limited to group fitness classes, albeit a variety of them incorporating kettle bells, TRX suspension, kickboxing, upper and lower body workouts, plyometric exercises and more. A new partnership with 7 Flags in Clive and Kosama locations in Clive and West Des Moines will provide even more opportunity for those looking to expand their fitness horizons.

For an additional $15, members of the west side Kosama locations will get full access to 7 Flags and its amenities, including indoor/outdoor pools, tennis and basketball courts, cardio equipment, weight equipment, a women’s gym, indoor track, sauna, whirlpool, spinning classes, Pilates and an additional bevy of group fitness classes.

“We thought that it was a natural fit for most people,” said Kyle Hamer with 7 Flags. “A lot of the Kosama members have a gym membership in addition to the Kosama membership for themselves or their family. We felt it was a natural fit to incorporate them with our environment.”

7 Flags is also looking to carve out a space for Kosama inside its facility as early as late March or early April, meaning members will also have access to classes without having to visit another gym. 7 Flags, which is under new management, has a current introductory rate of a $49 joining fee and an $18.99 monthly rate for a month-to-month, no-contract agreement.